7 Golden Rules to Caring for Your New Ear Piercings

Okay, you absolute legend, you've gone and done it – punched some shiny new holes in your ears. Welcome to the pierced brigade, where we're all a bit more badass by default. But let's slice through the glittery facade and get real for a sec: having those fresh piercings isn't just a fashion statement, it's a full-on lifestyle commitment.

Here’s the gospel according to The Curated Lobe: getting pierced is barely the opening act. The headliner? The hellishly thrilling healing journey. And it’s not for the faint-hearted. You’re going to have moments where you feel like the ultimate piercing pioneer, and others where you're like, 'Did I seriously just volunteer for this shit?'

 It’s like signing up for a thrill ride blindfolded. One day, you're basking in the glory of your new ear bling, and the next, you're side-eyeing your reflection, questioning your life choices. But hey, keep your cool, you rule-breaking maverick. Every 'Oh, hell no' moment is a step closer to achieving pierced deity status. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!

Rule 1: Bling It Right 

Listen up, piercing newbies and aficionados! When you're decking out those ears, don't skimp on the bling. We're talking implant-grade titanium (ASTM F136, baby) or go big with solid 14k or 18k gold. Cheap trinkets? Nah, they'll just mess up your piercing swagger.

Daith, rook, anti-tragus, snug – all these fancy spots deserve nothing less than a straight barbell, 8mm or more. You also shouldn’t do a hoop in your conch or helix until it heals fully, the spinning of the ring will ruin your fresh hole (tee hee). Do it right, or don’t do it at all.

Shop Now:

• Threadless Barbells and Tops
• 14k Solid Gold Jewelry
• Titanium Jewelry

Rule 2: Clean Body, Clean Piercings 

Before you even think about touching your new piercings, scrub those hands. Dirty mitts are a no-go in the piercing world. And when you're swapping out those gems, give both your old and new jewelry a loving bath with mild soap and warm water.

Get Your Aftercare Gear:

• Piercing Aftercare Products

Rule 3: Hands Freakin’ Off! 

Got an itch to twist those piercings? Don’t. Just don’t. Twisting is a one-way ticket to Irritation City. Let your piercings chill out and do their thing. They are sensitive and vulnerable and you’re just overstepping their boundaries while they heal.

Rule 4: Saline Is Your BFF 

When it comes to cleaning those piercings, sterile saline solution is your best bud: it will gently remove the gunk and won’t introduce any harmful bacteria. Harsh cleaners like rubbing alcohol? It’s a surefire way to strip your healthy skin barrier and kill the bacteria that actually do good and help heal your wounds.

Grab Your Cleaning Swabs:

• Dr. Piercing Cleaning Swabs

Rule 5: No Playing Around

Seriously, stop fiddling with your piercings. Picking, prodding, stretching– it's all bad news. Restless side sleeper? Grab a Piercing Sleeping Pillow, it will change your life. No more waking up with a sharp pain in your ear or cleaning off crusty gunk off your pillow.

Sleep Tight:

• Piercing Pillow

Rule 6: Keep 'Em Dry

 Water and fresh piercings mix about as well as oil and water. Pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas – steer clear until you're fully healed. Why? They are notorious breeding grounds for bacteria, not to mention, wet wound equals slow healing wound.

Rule 7: Downsize for the Win 

Swelling's down? Time to downsize that barbell.  This means shortening the length of the barbell within 2-4 months of the initial piercing so that it's more flush to the skin and less likely to shift around causing migration (a wicked angle) or piercing bumps (those pesky turds!) 

If we were the ones piercing your, book an appointment or swing by the studio. We can teach you how to put on threadless jewelry.

@thecuratedlobe Replying to @𝓛𝓸𝓾_𝓚𝓒𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼 🦊 this process is the same no matter where the piercing is but im showing it on a vertical helix 💛 #thecuratedlobe #earpiercings #oakvilleearpiercing #earcuration #earstylingtoronto #earringsstyle #piercing #earrings #earstylist #earstyling #greenscreenvideo #ごはんメモリー ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) - Danilo Stankovic

Bump in the Road?

Hit a snag with piercing bumps? Don't panic. Try saline soaks, Magic Bump Oil, or hit up Dr. Piercing for those stubborn spots.

@thecuratedlobe Other factors: always use implant grade titanium or 14k gold jewelry, make sure you get a downsize when the swelling subsides, dont switch to a hoop too early and dont sleep on it! #thecuratedlobe #piercing #oakvilleearpiercing #cartilagepiercings #earpiercings #earpiercing #piercingbump #greenscreenvideo ♬ original sound - The Curated Lobe

Follow these no-BS rules, and your piercings will be turning heads for all the right reasons. You're welcome. 🌟💎